Spectrum of Subsolid Pulmonary Nodules and Overdiagnosis

Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) for lung cancer screening is currently recommended by medical organizations in the United States and the US Preventative Services Task Force.1-3 Subsolid pulmonary nodules continue to present a significant challenge in terms of detection and management on chest CT. Albeit they can represent acute inflammatory lesions, subsolid nodules are highly associated with the spectrum of lung adenocarcinoma,2,4-8 ranging from preinvasive to invasive, with varying clinical behaviors that hinder their characterization and management.
Source: Seminars in Roentgenology - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research